Venice by night: a magical experience across calli and canals

Venetian nights have a unique and mysterious charm just waiting to be discovered. The quiet streets and moonlit canals turn this fascinating city into an enchanted place that offers an unforgettable experience to anyone who wishes to visit.

But what are the sights and activities you should definitely not miss? Let’s find out together!

St. Mark’s Square at night

Whether you are an art lover, history buff or simply looking for a romantic experience, St. Mark’s Square is the ideal starting point for your Venetian evening tour.

As the sun sets, the columns of St Mark’s and St Theodore’s, the Bell Tower and the Doge’s Palace are illuminated with soft lights, the square slowly empties of its visitors and an unforgettable aura of beauty and mystery envelops those who are still there.

Getting lost in the calli

One of the greatest pleasures of visiting Venice at night is getting lost in its calli.

Many visitors flock to the best-known streets leading from St Mark’s Square to the city’s most famous sights, but beyond this world-famous square stretches an intricate labyrinth of narrow and quiet streets (called “calli”), far from the crowds and extremely fascinating from an artistic and cultural point of view. Especially in a city like Venice, to walk aimlessly is the best way to appreciate every corner.

A stroll through the Bacari

The bacaro – the name comes from the ancient Venetian expression “far bàcara”, meaning to celebrate the God of wine Bacchus – is the traditional bar or restaurant in Venice, whose long and fascinating history embraces centuries of Venetian tradition.

These places are the beating heart of the city’s social life, where Venetians meet to taste a good glass of wine and delicious snacks called “ombra” and “cicchetti“.

Coming across these small bars, open until the evening, is very easy. Leaving St Mark’s Square behind, you will find some authentic hidden gems where you can taste typical specialities and local wines. Among the most picturesque are certainly Enoteca al Volto, Cantina Vecia Carbonera, Paradiso Perduto and Al Timon, but every bacaro in Venice can offer a unique food experience.

Gondola ride at night

A moonlit gondola ride is a must on a night tour, a unique opportunity to experience Venice from a different perspective.

Ideal for honeymooners or anyone longing for a very romantic atmosphere, the gondola ride is an essential part of the city’s culture and history, still highly appreciated by travellers from all over the world for its authenticity.

Vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal

A vaporetto tour at night is just as an authentic experience to have in Venice and – let’s face it – cheaper than a gondola ride. Admiring the historic palaces, bridges and churches rising majestically over the dark waters of the canal is an amazing experience, especially if you choose to travel along the Grand Canal. This trip on one of the city’s most important canals will make you feel part of the most authentic Venice, enjoying the same breathtaking views that Venetians have admired for centuries.

Culture and theatre shows

Venice is known not only for its canals but also as home to some of the most important and wonderful theatres in the world: La Fenice, the Teatro Malibran and the Teatro Carlo Goldoni host some of the most beautiful theatre and music performances in the world every year, giving visitors a wide choice of evening entertainment options to fully enjoy the lagoon city.

Venice by night tour for Camping Ca’ Savio guests

Spending an evening in Venice, strolling along the moonlight calli, taking a gondola or vaporetto ride, or sipping a good glass of wine, is one of the most suggestive experiences this city has to offer.

Take advantage of Camping Ca’ Savio’s nearby location to Venice and be enchanted by the unique atmosphere of this city, you can easily reach by waterbus (line 14) – running until just before midnight – towards St. Mark’s Square, the starting and ending point of your unforgettable tour.

In addition, at our Customer Care office, you can book special tours in Venice, including day tours to explore Venice and the surrounding islands, exciting kayaking experiences in the Venetian lagoon, visits to local museums and guided city tours.